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. 1995 Mar;79(3):246–249. doi: 10.1136/bjo.79.3.246

Orbital involvement in multifocal fibrosclerosis.

G W Aylward 1, T J Sullivan 1, A Garner 1, I Moseley 1, J E Wright 1
PMCID: PMC505072  PMID: 7703203

Abstract

Multifocal fibrosclerosis is a condition of unknown aetiology, characterised by fibrous lesions occurring at a variety of sites. Clinical variants include retroperitoneal fibrosis, Riedel's thyroiditis, sclerosing cholangitis, and mediastinal fibrosis. Orbital pseudotumour has been reported as a manifestation of this condition. Three patients with multifocal fibrosclerosis in whom orbital involvement was the dominant feature are described.

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